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"When you provide a payment method, we may attempt to verify the information you entered by processing an authorization hold. We do not charge you in connection with this authorization hold...Excerpt from Hulu's Subscriber Agreement
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The clause states: “When you provide a payment method, we may attempt to verify the information you entered by processing an authorization hold. We do not charge you in connection with this authorization hold...”
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